Brown: Tories Should 'Hang Heads in Shame' Over Benefits Lies
Ex-PM Gordon Brown condemns Conservative 'cruel myths' on welfare as Rachel Reeves's Budget lifts half a million children from poverty. Read the full exposé.
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Andrew's Royal Lodge Stay Extended Despite King's Order
Prince Andrew can legally stay in his Windsor mansion for another year, a lease review reveals. Discover the financial details and the political fallout.
MPs Probe Royal Finances After Andrew's Rent-Free Lodge Deal
A parliamentary inquiry scrutinises Crown Estate leases after Prince Andrew's two-decade 'peppercorn' rent at Royal Lodge. Discover the impact on royal transparency.
White House accused of scapegoating admiral over boat strike
The Trump administration is reportedly blaming a decorated Navy SEAL commander for a controversial 'double-tap' missile strike in the Caribbean. Read the full report on the alleged war crime.
Farage's missing apology speaks volumes on bullying
Readers share powerful accounts of lifelong trauma from school bullying, challenging Nigel Farage's 'banter' defence. The absence of an apology reveals a deeper character issue.
Trump ICE Raids Target Somalis in Minnesota After DC Shooting
President Donald Trump has ordered ICE raids targeting Somali communities in Minnesota following a deadly National Guard shooting in Washington DC. This is a developing story.
Mamdani Appoints Far-Left Activist to Transition Team
New York City's incoming mayor appoints controversial activist Tamika Mallory to his transition committee, sparking debate over police defunding and antisemitism.
Girlguiding stops admitting trans girls as members
Girlguiding UK has made a 'difficult decision' to restrict membership to those recorded female at birth, a move welcomed by gender-critical campaigners but condemned by trans rights groups.
Andrew's Royal Lodge compensation unlikely, inquiry launched
The Duke of York is unlikely to receive nearly £490,000 in compensation for leaving Royal Lodge due to the property's state, as a Commons committee launches an inquiry into Crown Estate leases.
Pope urges Trump: No military force for Venezuela
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, has publicly urged the Trump administration to avoid military intervention in Venezuela, suggesting sanctions and dialogue instead. Read his direct appeal.
White House accused of scapegoating Navy SEAL
The Trump administration faces claims it is blaming a decorated admiral for a controversial missile strike to protect War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Congressional probes loom.
Belarus balloons close Vilnius Airport in hybrid attack
Lithuania accuses Belarus of a cynical hybrid attack as smuggler balloons shut Vilnius Airport. Read the latest on escalating tensions and the €1m defence plan.
Hegseth's Franklin the Turtle meme draws publisher's ire
Canadian publisher Kids Can Press condemns US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for using its beloved Franklin the Turtle character to justify lethal airstrikes. The incident follows allegations of potential war crimes in the Caribbean.
Trump pardons ex-Honduran president after Stone lobbying
Donald Trump has pardoned and freed former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving 45 years for drug trafficking, following a lobbying campaign by Roger Stone. Read the full story.
Iran-Contra figure Eugene Hasenfus dies at 84
Eugene Hasenfus, whose capture in Nicaragua exposed the Reagan-era Iran-Contra affair, has died aged 84. Discover the full story of the scandal that shook US politics.
Ukraine Denies Russia Has Captured Strategic Pokrovsk
Kyiv refutes Putin's claim of control over Pokrovsk as fierce house-to-house fighting continues. Analysis reveals the strategic stakes for the Donbas region. Read the latest.
Putin's War Warning, Trump Rant & Andrew Probe Headline News
From Putin's chilling threat to Europe to a major Hillsborough finding, catch up on the five biggest stories you missed on Tuesday. Read the full briefing now.
Putin warns Europe he is 'ready' for war amid peace talks
Vladimir Putin issues stark warning to Europe as peace talks with US envoy falter. Plus: British ex-soldier detained in Ukraine for alleged FSB spying and a surge in Russian missile attacks.
Venezuela to Accept US Deportation Flights Despite Trump
Venezuela's Maduro government agrees to continue accepting US deportation flights, reversing a weekend suspension. Over 13,000 migrants have been returned this year.
Decision on China's London 'Super Embassy' Pushed Back
The UK government has delayed a crucial decision on China's controversial new London embassy until January 20, citing national security concerns. Read the latest on the diplomatic standoff.
Diddy's 'Emergency Call' Exposed in Netflix Doc Before Arrest
New Netflix docuseries reveals Sean 'P Diddy' Combs's frantic call with lawyers days before his 2024 arrest. Watch 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' now.
Alabama rejects Muslim school over 'cultural takeover' fears
Residents in Hoover, Alabama, have blocked plans for an Islamic school, citing traffic and cultural fears, with some referencing Muslim communities in Michigan and the UK. Read the full story.
Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Police chief retires before sack over explicit photos
A senior Greater Manchester Police commander admitted gross misconduct after sending explicit images to a junior officer. He retired just before a hearing that would have fired him, sparking calls for urgent disciplinary reform.
Andrew's Royal Lodge payout wiped out by repair costs
Prince Andrew faces receiving no compensation for leaving Royal Lodge as repair costs will consume the £500k sum. MPs launch probe into Crown Estate property deals. Read the full investigation.
Imran Khan in good health but angry over solitary confinement
Imran Khan's sister confirms the jailed former PM's health after a rare prison visit, but condemns his solitary conditions as 'mental torture'. Read the latest on Pakistan's political turmoil.
Putin: Russia 'Ready for War' with Europe Now
Vladimir Putin declares Russia prepared for immediate conflict with Europe if provoked, during talks with US envoys on Ukraine. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Indonesia Agrees to Repatriate Two Dutch Drug Convicts
Indonesia and the Netherlands reach a landmark prisoner transfer deal, repatriating two Dutch nationals convicted on drug charges. Read the full details of the agreement.
Putin: Russia ready for war if Europe wants it
Vladimir Putin issues stark warning to the West, stating Russia is prepared for conflict over 'unacceptable' European peace terms for Ukraine. Read the latest developments.
OBR Backs Reeves Over Budget 'Misleading' Claims
A top OBR official has defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves against accusations she misled the public over the UK's finances ahead of the Budget. Read the full details of the political row.
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